J. Edward Lee

Associate Professor of History

Bancroft 364

(803) 323-4844

leee@winthrop.edu

South Carolina, U.S. Military, Public History, Teacher Education

Background:

 

Dr. Lee, a third generation Winthrop graduate, received his undergraduate degree in history and

political science from Presbyterian College. After teaching and coaching in the public schools, Dr. Lee

earned a master's in history from Winthrop. He holds a doctorate from the University of South Carolina,

where he began his university teaching career. He has taught at USC, the University of North Carolina-

Charlotte, and Belmont Abbey College. He has been a member of Winthrop's faculty since 1994.

 

A former president of the South Carolina Historical Association, Dr. Lee frequently lectures in the region
on topics ranging from military affairs to local history. He has served as a commentator for NBC News,
PBS, and National Public Radio. He consults often with public school districts and assists historical sites

with programming. Dr. Lee is the mayor of York, the county seat. 

Resume.

Recent and Representative Publications and Presentations:

• John Gary Anderson and His Maverick Motor Company: the Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Rock Hill
  Rival (History Press, 2007)

• Nixon, Ford and the Abandonment of South Vietnam (McFarland and Company, 2002).

• York and Western York County: The Story of a Southern Eden (Acadia Publishing, 2001).

• South Carolina In The Civil War: The Confederate Experience (McFarland and Company, 2000).

• White Christmas In April: The Collapse of South Vietnam, 1975 (Peter Lang Publishing, 1999).

Classes taught:

• 211. United States History to 1877 (3).
  A survey of political, diplomatic, economic, social, intellectual and ethnic developments through
  Reconstruction with attention to development of the Federal Constitution. Notes: Offered in fall.

• 212. United States History since 1877 (3).
  A survey of political, diplomatic, economic, social, intellectual and ethnic developments since
  Reconstruction with attention to development of the Federal Constitution. Notes: Offered in spring.

• 463 Academic Internship in History (3).
  Notes: Open to majors only. Requires approval of Department Chairperson. A graduate of S or U is
  recorded. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

• 505 History of South Carolina (3)
  A survey of the development of South Carolina, emphasizing political, economic and cultural
  developments. Notes: Offered at variable times.

• 550 Special Topics in History (3)
  Advanced in-depth consideration of specific topics of particular concern within history. Notes: May be

  retaken for additional credit under different topics. Offered at variable times.

• SCST 391/591 Social Studies Methods (3)
  Students will spend a minimum of 8 hours per week in the classroom under the supervision of a social 
  studies education professor and will work with a mentor teacher in preparation for the final internship
  EDUC 390. Notes: Offered in fall. Notes: Offered variable times.            

• 601 Academic Internship. (3)
  Open to graduate students only.

• 611 America At War In the 20th Century (3)
  Beginning with the Spanish-American War, we analyze the wars of the last one hundred years. Students

  interview people effected by these wars and share with their peers their findings.

   

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